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M3 FLB

2003 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 FLB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 89,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 89,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 89,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,345 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,890 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,520 miles

Rear diffrential leaking oil

bracket broke on rear exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,411 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 39,411 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 37,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 33,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 29,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers rear tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 FLB is a 2003 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 FLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 FLB registered?

M3 FLB is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is M3 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 FLB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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